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BADBADNOTGOODMid SpiralXL Recordings
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head)Record Kicks
Dorothy AshbyAfro-Harping (1968) NEW EXPANDED DELUXE EDITIONCadet
Ezra CollectiveDance, No One's WatchingPartisan Records
Bring Me The HorizonPOST HUMAN: NeX GEnRCA
Steve HiettDown On The Road By The BeachBe With
The Lijadu SistersHorizon UnlimitedNumero
Jamie xxIn WavesYoung
SadeLove DeluxeSony
SadeLovers RockSony Music
Art Blakey & The Jazz MessengersArt Blakey & The Jazz Messengers (Verve by Request)Decca
Roots ManuvaBrand New Second HandBig Dada
Floating PointsCascadeNinja Tune
Lady BlackbirdSlang SpiritualsBMG
The Albarika Story (Vol. 1)Various ArtistsAcid Jazz
JaubiA Sound HeartRiaz Records
CandidoDancin' & Prancin'Real Gone Music
Nala SinephroEndlessnessWarp Records
Brian HardenInstinctive PleasureAll That Jelly
YellowmanKing YellowmanMusic On Vinyl
Rex Orange CountyThe Alexander TechniqueSony
The Doug Carn TrioThe Doug Carn Trio (All-Analog Vinyl Edition)Real Gone Music
Andrew Wasylyk & Tommy PermanAsh Grey and the Gull Glides OnClay Pipe Music
Sister NancyBam BamVP Records
Arthur RussellIn The Light Of The Miracle - RemixesBe With
Chocolate MilkAction Speaks Louder Than WordsMusic On Vinyl
The ProdigyAlways Outnumbered, Never OutgunnedXL Recordings
Private JoyDesire!Rhythm Section International
Patrice RushenPrelusionCraft Recordings
The Ballistic Brothers & The Eccentirc AfrosThe Ballistic Brothers Vs. The Eccentric Afros - Volume 1Acid Jazz
Cocteau Twins And Harold BuddThe Moon And The Melodies4AD
Wayne SmithYouthman SkankingVP Records
Dom SalvadorDom SalvadorMusic On Vinyl
Sonny RollinsEast Broadway Run DownDecca / Verve
Lee MorganThe GigoloDecca / Blue Note
- LP RR00309£16.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- Linval Thompson – Don't Trouble Trouble
- Linval Thompson – Cool Down Your Temper
- Linval Thompson – Black Princess Lady
- Linval Thompson – Jezebel Woman
Linval Thompson's debut album, issued by Third World in 1976, contained some of his most outstanding material, including his breakthrough hit 'Don't Cut Off Your Dreadlocks' from 1975, the devotional 'Jah Jah The Conqueror' and 'Long Long Dreadlocks', the romance thriller 'Black Princess Lady' and the anti-rude boy opus 'Cool Down Your Temper'.
Linval ThompsonLinval Thompson Meets Roberto Sánchez At The Ark - Marijuana Sessions In DubA-Lone Productions
Fresh new mixes from Roberto Sanchez of Linval Thompson's "I Love Marijuana" album from the late 70s, recorded at Channel One with The Aggrovators. 10...
- – Marijuana Dub
- – Big Big Girl Dub
- – Not Follow Fashion Dub
- – Just Another Girl Dub
- – Dread At The Ark
- – Roots Lady Dub
- – Starlight Dub
- – Cheater Dub
- – I'm Running Dub
- – Channel One Meets The Ark
- 1. – Marijuana Dub
- 2. – Big Big Girl Dub
- 3. – Not Follow Fashion Dub
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- CD ARKCD-021£12.00In stockAdd to Bag
- LP ARKLP-021£21.00In stockAdd to Bag
Linval ThompsonRide On Dreadlocks 1975-77Thompson Sound Cantabria
A great compilation of Linval Thompson's roots vocal cuts & extended mixes from the mid 70s. 11 tracks of pure roots rockers no fillers all killers!! produced...
- – Jah Jah The Conqueror (extended)
- – Long Long Dreadlocks (extended)
- – Ride On Dreadlocks
- – Don't Cut Off Your Dreadlocks / Joyful Locks ft. U-Roy
- – 12 Tribes Of israel (extended)
- 1. – Jah Jah The Conqueror (extended)
- 2. – Long Long Dreadlocks (extended)
- 3. – Ride On Dreadlocks
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- LP TSC029£22.00In stockAdd to Bag
Linval ThompsonTrojan Roots Albums CollectionDoctor Bird
By the late Seventies, increasing numbers of Jamaican performers were turning their hand to studio production work, and of these few made the transition...
- 2×CD DBCDD-044£16.00In stockAdd to Bag
Linval ThompsonI Love MarijuanaThompson Sound
Originally released in 1978 on Trojan Records, superb roots album with "Dread Are The Controller" "I Love Marijuana" a must have..Now on CD
- – I Love Marijuana
- – Dread Are The Controller
- – The Children Of The Ghetto
- – Don't Push Your Brother
- – Begging For Apology
- – Not Follow Fashion
- – Roots Lady
- – Big Big Girl
- – Just Another Girl
- – Starlight
- – Jamaican Colley (Version)
- 1. – I Love Marijuana
- 2. – Dread Are The Controller
- 3. – The Children Of The Ghetto
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- CD BD-CD19/034£12.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- LP TSC003£18.00In stockAdd to Bag
Junior KeatingWeekend LoverRadiation Roots
Junior Keatting's Weekend Lover, originally released in 1980. During the late 1970s, deejay-turned-producer Jah Thomas played a key role in the emerging...
- – Long Long Time
- – Conquering Lion
- – Jah Wrote Me A Letter
- – Weekend Lover
- – Watch What You Do
- – Baby Please Be True
- – Hang Up The Telephone
- – Something Is Bugging Me
- – Coming Of A Storm
- 1. – Long Long Time
- 2. – Conquering Lion
- 3. – Jah Wrote Me A Letter
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- LP ROO357£18.00In stockAdd to Bag
Milton NascimentoA Barca Dos Amantes (1986)Verve Records
1985 Milton Nascimento original vinyl LP
- Original LP 831 349-1£15.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original = Secondhand Brazilian Original VinylSold out Notify me when in stock
Livy EkemezieFriday NightOdion Livingstone
Reissue of this incredibly rare and incredibly funky Nigerian disco album! Originally released in 1983 and pressed at William Onyeabor’s vinyl plant...
- – Get It Down
- – Holiday Action
- – I Wan' My Bab' Back
- – Friday Night
- – Classic Lover
- – Night Party
- – Delectation
- 1. – Get It Down
- 2. – Holiday Action
- 3. – I Wan' My Bab' Back
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- LP ODILIV1LP£20.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD ODILIV1CD£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Sinatra - BasieSinatra-Basie: An Historic Musical First Reprise (1962)
UK pressing
- Original LP£10.00Sold out Notify me when in stock
Steve MoniteOnly YouPMG
Reissue of one of the most sought-after Nigerian disco / boogie LPs! This 'holy grail' contains the essential, raw, minimal disco workouts, 'Only...
- – Only You (Disco Jam)
- 5. – Only You (Disco Jam)
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- LP PMG060LP£22.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Ossie ScottMagnificent Horn Of Ossie Scott Third World (c. 1980)
Recorded at Channel One, mixed at Joe Gibbs. Produced by Bunny Lee. Original UK vinyl.
- Original LP£15.00Sold out Notify me when in stock
A Tribe Called QuestWe Got It From Here... Thank You 4 Your ServiceEpic
The early signs are Tribe have done it again and created another slice of classic hip hop. The album also features an all star support cast including Kanye...
- – We The People...
- 2. – We The People...
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- 2xLP + Download Code 88985377871£26.99In stockAdd to Bag
- CD 88985377872£12.99In stockAdd to Bag
Miriam MakebaThe Magic Of Makeba (1966)RCA Victor
Early album from South African vocalist Mirian Makeba
- Original LP£15.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original USA LP Vinyl in great condition and orig shrink
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Little Roman (Roman Stewart)Together NowBlank
Rare early roots recording from Roman Stewart originally released in 1973 on a Jamaican blank only, with version on the flip. Nice clean pressing.
- – Together Now
- – Version
- 1. – Together Now
- 2. – Version
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- 7" 7965A1£9.00In stockAdd to Bag
Aretha FranklinWho's Zoomin' Who? (1985)Arista
Classic 80s album including the Eurythmics duet "Sisters Are Doin' It For Themselves"!
- Original LP£10.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original = USA Vinyl
100% Guarantee on this and all Original Vinyl at Sounds Of The Universe - 'if you're not happy we're not happy' money-back guarantee!Sold out Notify me when in stock
Johnny OsbourneMan Of JahoviahArrival
Killer roots vocal cut from Johnny Osbourne, originally released on the "Fally Lover" album from 1980, b-side plays a dub from a Michael Prophet tune.
- – Man Of Jahoviah
- – Version
- 1. – Man Of Jahoviah
- 2. – Version
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- 7"£4.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Milton NascimentoYauarete (1987)Columbia
1987 release
- Original LP£9.99Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Orig = Orig USa vinylSold out Notify me when in stock
- Cassette Tape CBS461141£10.00In stockAdd to Bag
Metqal Qinawiفي أحلى الأغاني الصعيدية والشعبيةAkenaton
On vinyl for the first time. Absolutely fantastic journey through Egyptian folk! Limited to 500 copies!
- LP AKENAT 001LP£21.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Augustus Pablo & FriendsThe Red SeaAquarius
“Red Sea” is an album by Augustus Pablo released in 1998, containing material recorded between 1970 and 1973. It was produced by Herman Chin Loy. ...
- – The Red Sea
- – Iggy Iggy
- – East Of The River Nile
- – Soul Vibration
- – Song Of The East
- – Uganda
- – Youth Man
- – Invasion
- – I-Man
- – African Rock
- 1. – The Red Sea
- 2. – Iggy Iggy
- 3. – East Of The River Nile
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- LP AQSLP001£15.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Sun RaSinglesStrut
A definitive collection of singles released by Sun Ra across his illustrious career, spanning 1952 to 1991. Released prolifically during the 1950s and...
- 3×LP Vol.1 STRUT148LP£27.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- 3×CD STRUT148CD£22.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Orchestra BaobabTribute To Ndiouga DiengWorld Circuit
West Africa's most iconic dance-band are back. A decade on from their last album and almost half a century since their formation, Senegal's Orchestra...
- – Foulo
- – Fayinkounko
- – Natalia
- – Magnokouto
- – Mariama
- – Woulinewa
- – Sey
- – Caravana
- – Douga
- – Alekouma
- 1. – Foulo
- 2. – Fayinkounko
- 3. – Natalia
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- LP (180 gram) WCV092£15.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
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Aba Ariginal Meets The PharmacistInna Dub SessionHomefront Productions
After two limited 7" as Aba Ariginal, Patrick Matics drops a new album of superb roots instrumentals with Mafia & Fluxy. Check "1st Trumpet" "Hornsman...
- – 1st Trumpet
- – Congo Natty
- – Hornman A Warrior
- – Righteousness Prevails
- 1. – 1st Trumpet
- 3. – Congo Natty
- 5. – Hornman A Warrior
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- LP HFP-LP001£14.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Gilles Peterson Presents Sun Ra And His ArkestraTo Those Of Earth... And Other WorldsStrut
Following up on last year’s collection 'In The Orbit Of Ra' Strut head back into the vast Sun Ra universe with a curated set from Ra’s immense...
- Sun Ra and His Intergalactic Infinity Arkestra – Love in Outer Space
- Sun Ra and His Solar Arkestra – On Jupiter
- Sun Ra and His Myth Science Arkestra – Spontaneous Simplicity
- The Cosmic Rays With Sun Ra and The Arkestra – Dreaming
- Sun Ra and His Myth Science Arkestra – Black Sky And Blue Moon
- 1. Sun Ra and His Intergalactic Infinity Arkestra – Love in Outer Space
- 2. Sun Ra and His Solar Arkestra – On Jupiter
- 3. Sun Ra and His Myth Science Arkestra – Spontaneous Simplicity
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- 2×LP STRUT125LP£18.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- 2×CD STRUT125CD£11.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Lloyd McNeillWashington Suite (1970)Soul Jazz Records
Soul Jazz Records’ new ox-blood red coloured vinyl limited-edition 1000-copies worldwide LP (+ download code) issue of this very rare deep spiritual...
- – Home Rule
- – Just 71% Moor
- – 2504 Cliffbourne Pl.
- – Fountain In The Circle
- – City Tryptych
- – Fountain In The Circle
- 1. – Home Rule
- 2. – Just 71% Moor
- 3. – 2504 Cliffbourne Pl.
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- LP (Coloured Vinyl) + Download Code SJRLP374C£24.00In stockAdd to Bag
- CD SJRCD374£12.00In stockAdd to Bag
- MP3 Release SJRD374£7.99In stockAdd to Bag
!00% Dynamite first night at Electrowerkz!PosterSoul Jazz Records
This was the first night that our club moved to the new venue - there was a queue 500-long of people waiting to get in, Roots Manuva guested, Japanese...
- Poster Freepost£3.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- Poster+Tube£7.50Out of stock Notify me when in stock
The Original Sound Of MaliMr Bongo
Killer comp showcasing the rich history of musical innovation from Mali - arguably the most sophiscated form of African music. Vik Sohonie...
- Idrissa Soumaoro et L’Eclipse de L’Ija – Nissodia (Joie de l’op misme)
- Les Ambassadeurs du Motel de Bamako – Tiecolom-Ba
- Super Tentemba Jazz – Mangan
- Rail Band – Mouodilo
- Les Ambassadeurs du Motel de Bamako – M’Bouram-Mousso
- Sorry Bamba – Yayoroba
- Super Djata Band – Worodara
- Zani Diabate et Le Super Djata Band – Fadingna Kouma
- Salif Keita – Mandjou
- Alou Fane & Daouda Sangare_ – Komagni Bela
- Super Djata Band de Bamako – Mali Ni Woula
- Idrissa Soumaoro et L’Eclipse de L’Ija – Fama Allah
- 1. Idrissa Soumaoro et L’Eclipse de L’Ija – Nissodia (Joie de l’op misme)
- 2. Les Ambassadeurs du Motel de Bamako – Tiecolom-Ba
- 3. Super Tentemba Jazz – Mangan
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- 2×LP MRBLP135£19.99In stockAdd to Bag
Johnny ClarkeSatisfactionRadiation Roots
Clarke's 'Satisfaction' LP was recorded at Harry J for Bunny Lee, voiced at King Tubby's studio, and issued by Third World in 1979. It is a set largely...
- – Riding For A Fall
- – Midnight Cowboy
- – It's A Disgrace
- – Satisfaction
- 1. – Riding For A Fall
- 2. – Midnight Cowboy
- 3. – It's A Disgrace
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- LP RR00308£16.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Stevie WonderLooking BackMotown
Triple-LP featuring 40, yes 40, killer tunes including super-funked up tracks like 'Do Yourself A Favor', 'Fingertips' (and loads of his hits). Essential!...
- Original 3×LP£10.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG-Original Pre-Owned UK Vinyl, spine damageIn stockAdd to Bag
Derrick MorganPeople DecisionRadiation Roots
People Decision, voiced at King Tubby's studio for Lee and released by Third World in 1977, sees Morgan in politicised roots reggae mode on songs like...
- LP RR00306£16.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Aretha FranklinThis Girl's In Love With You (1970)Atlantic
Essential soul album from the Queen of Soul that includes "Son Of A Preacher Man" and "Eleanor Rigby"! Amazingly good! Featuring an all-star Atlantic group...
- – Eleanor Rigby
- 5. – Eleanor Rigby
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- Original LP£40.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VGOriginal USA LP Vinyl, top spine split/tapedSold out Notify me when in stock
Elis Regina & Antonio Carlos JobimElis & TomUniversal
Originally released in 1974, killer bossa nova album from Elis Regina and singer/songwriter Antonio Carlos Jobim.
- CD 8244182 £7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock